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If you liked Glory Season, here are the top 100 books to read next:
- #1
Save:Unforgiving, inventive, and badass - "God’s War" is a brutal science-fantasy adventure that offers an unforgettable anti-heroine and a world like you’ve never seen, but it’s not for the faint of heart.
Drunk, but no longer bleeding, she pushed into a smoky cantina just after dark and ordered a pinch of morphine and a whiskey chaser. She bet all of her money on a boxer named Jaks, and lost it two rou... - #2
Save:A thought-provoking, sometimes heavy-handed feminist classic - more intriguing for its ideas and historical significance than for its story. Worth reading for the conversation it sparks, but don’t expect a page-turner.
This natural tendency to hope, desire, foresee and then, if possible, obtain, has been largely diverted from human usefulness since our goal was placed after death, in Heaven. With all our hope in “An... - #3
Save:A smart, layered, and emotionally rich exploration of humanity set on the Moon - perfect for fans of speculative fiction who enjoy big ideas and messy, believable characters. Not a thrill-ride, but a thoughtful journey well worth the time.
He would repeat the words after the cultured voice, intent on his accent, while he did the mindless labor that, back in the Society of Cousins, would be managed by an AI. He’d been studying doggedly s... - #4
Save:A whip-smart, fast read that’s strikingly progressive and playfully imaginative - a must-try if you want a bite-sized taste of feminist sci-fi history.
IN THIS BOOK, we look at purdah—the seclusion and segregation of women—through three pairs of eyes: those of an early twentieth-century Muslim writer who saw purdah from the inside and campaigned agai... - #5
Save:A groundbreaking, messy, and unforgettable feminist classic - challenging, not cozy, and definitely not for everyone, but still a must-read if you want to understand the roots of feminist sci-fi.
I was born on a farm on Whileaway. When I was five I was sent to a school on South Continent (like everybody else) and when I turned twelve I rejoined my family. My mother’s name was Eva, my other mot... - #6
Save:Thoughtful, atmospheric, and imaginative, Ammonite is a must for fans of character-focused, socially conscious sci-fi, though it’s slower and more meditative than action-packed.
Marghe’s suit was still open at neck and wrist, and the helmet rested in the crook of her left arm. An ID flash was sealed to her shoulder: “Marguerite Angelica Taishan, SEC.” The suit was wrinkled an... - #7
Save:A challenging feminist classic - brilliant, brutal, and polarizing, 'The Gate to Women’s Country' is either a must-read or a hard pass, depending on what you want from dystopian fiction.
STAVIA SAW HERSELF AS IN A PICTURE, FROM THE outside, a darkly cloaked figure moving along a cobbled street, the stones sheened with a soft, early spring rain. On either side the gutters ran with an i... - #8
Save:An inventive, haunting feminist sci-fi-horror classic that’s thoughtful, chilling, and as relevant as ever - just be prepared for a confronting, unsettling ride.
- #9
Save:Disturbing, provocative, and utterly gripping, "Femlandia" delivers a chilling yet thought-provoking feminist dystopia - definitely not for the faint of heart, but unputdownable for those who love their fiction dark and intense.
- #10
Save:A thoughtful, sometimes dark portal fantasy that’s strong at the start and finish, but needs some patience to get through the saggy middle. Worth picking up if you’re up for something a little different.
